From Tetris to Minecraft: The Evolution of Security Awareness into Human Risk Management

Once upon a time, security awareness training resembled a never-ending game of Tetris. Threats cascaded down, demanding swift action and strategy, only to speed up until we inevitably ...

September 27, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from September 2024

Check out the 40 new pieces of training content added in September, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, events and new features.

September 9, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Election-Themed Scams Are on the Rise

Researchers at Malwarebytes warn of a surge in election-themed scams ahead of November’s presidential election in the US. These attacks can be expected to increase as the election grows ...

September 9, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Use of Malicious Links Surges by 133% in Q1, Setting the Tone for the First Half of 2024

Threat actors are opting for malicious links over attachments in email-based attacks because it gives them a critical advantage that many solutions can’t address.

September 4, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Threat Actors Increasingly Exploit Deepfakes for Social Engineering

The availability of deepfake technology has given threat actors a valuable tool for social engineering attacks, according to researchers at BlackBerry.

September 4, 2024 James McQuiggan

[Security Masterminds Podcast] The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Bridging the Gap with Empathy and Strategy

In cybersecurity, technology often takes center stage. From the latest AI-driven defenses to sophisticated encryption techniques, it's easy to overlook the most crucial element: the human ...

September 3, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Organizations in the Middle East Targeted By Malware Impersonating Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN

A social engineering campaign is targeting entities in the Middle East using malware that impersonates Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect VPN, according to researchers at Trend Micro.

September 3, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from August 2024

Check out the August updates in Compliance Plus so you can stay on top of featured compliance training content.

August 30, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Scammers Use Fake Funeral LiveStream Social Media Posts to Extort Victims

In a troubling new low, cybercriminals are targeting individuals grieving the loss of a loved one by charging their credit cards with excessive fees through a heartless scam. According to ...

August 30, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from August 2024

Check out the 29 new pieces of training content added in August, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, events and new features.

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